Innovations in Self-governance
Innovations in Self-governance
Innovations in Self-governance
toward wiser democracies that work for all
Alternative Indicators ()
When people ask how a country or region is doing, the answer -- especially on popular news venues -- tends to focus exclusively on the economy, or more particularly the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The GDP fails to even reflect the health of the economy, but what we really need is far richer and more whole feedback about how we are doing economically, socially and ecologically. Many new indicators have been researched and proposed in recent decades.
Calvert-Henderson Quality of Life Indicators ()
Here are detailed, sensible ways to measure a dozen diverse aspects of our national well-being, so we as citizens can tell if things are getting better or worse, and take action. (See also Redefining Progress)